US Bridges

IH 20 Ml over Draw

Fair

Howard County, Texas · 0.1 MI E of FM 820 · Structure no. 081150000506040

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,056
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 Ml over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying IH 20 Ml over Draw in Howard County, Texas. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 69 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 19,056 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,620 by 2035. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long.

CarriesIH 20 Ml
CrossesDraw
Location0.1 MI E of FM 820
RouteInterstate 20
StateTexas
Coordinates32.29332, -101.30328
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,056 (2020)
Projected traffic33,620 by 2035
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 20 Ml over Draw built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is IH 20 Ml over Draw in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does IH 20 Ml over Draw carry?

About 19,056 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 Ml over Draw?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns IH 20 Ml over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.